Version 2.20.

3
#810 - Fixed issue with simkey repeat timer resolution meaning delay
times under 15ms were unachievable.
#809 - Fixed regression with HOLDMS causing cumulative delays!
#808 - Fixed a bug that caused XMBC to be unable to save settings after
the folder (that a previously loaded custom profile was in) was deleted.
#806 - Fixed the uninstaller so it can be run in silent mode with /S
#805 - Fixed a new issue (in 2.20.x) with Activate on Hover which fails
to work for certain window types (popup/non scrolling).
#804 - Modified versions ox XMBC should log the fact, and strings should
be protected from modification.
#803 - Fixed another Firefox scrolling issue, when remapping to WHEEL
UP/WHEEL DOWN. Consolidated scrolling code so they all call the same function to do
the window/class checks!
#802 - Add further logging around any call to set cursor speed, also log
the cursor speed set in Windows when hooking the mouse (eg. resume from sleep) to
diagnose random cursor speed changes.
#800 - Add ability to customise the Enhanced Pointer Precision threshold
values used in Windows to affect acceleration (manually editing the XML settings
until 2.21)
#799 - Fixed Win11 22H2 Volume scroll over taskbar broken by XMBC scroll
window under cursor.
#791 - Further structural changes to try and prevent XMBC from crashing
in the audio/volume manager when resuming from sleep, under certain (rare)
circumstances.
Also fixed a crash in 2.20.2 related to logging debug
messages.

Version 2.20.2
#796 - Fixed crash while checking for update can crash (if the DNS query
does not return the expected TXT record!)
#795 - Fixed DPI Scaling problem in application profile list after
drawing changes in 2.20
#794 - Activate window while scrolling breaks the popup listview windows
in Explorer.
#793 - Changed the language description for "Default (English UK)" to
"English (UK - Default)" so it is alphabetically correctly located.
#791 - Further fixes to try and diagnose/prevent XMBC from crashing in
the audio/volume manager when resuming from sleep, under certain (rare)
circumstances.
Including a crash when drawing the combo/dropdown boxes for
buttons in the settings screen.
Added a debug log message buffer, which will get flushed to
the log file when debug logging is enabled (to see the previous <up to> 80 debug
messages!)

Version 2.20.1
#792 - Fixed broken scroll window mapping commands introduced in 2.20
#791 - Further fixes to try and prevent XMBC from crashing in the
audio/volume manager when resuming from sleep, under certain (rare) circumstances.
#790 - Show an error message when importing invalid application/window
profile files, and when loading invalid settings files.
#789 - Scrolling 'Open With' list in Windows 11 22H2 does not work with
scroll window under cursor.
#788 - Bug in SimKey Parser logged incorrect messages about invalid
tokens which are actually valid!
#787 - Investigate further and fix/mitigate some more of the crashes in
2.19.2 and 2.20 (that resulted in bug reports sent to me).
#786 - New Abort button hold with HELD action does not save correctly.
 #785 - XMBCUpdate filename should reflect actual version (and original
filename) NOTE: This won't have any effect until upgrading FROM 2.20.1!

Version 2.20

#784 - Fixed Layer menu no longer working when the layer name has been
appended to the menu!
#783 - Fixed remapped actions "Scroll up/down/left/right" and Advanced
scrolling do not work in Firefox 110
#782 - Fixed Browser command button remaps
(BACK/FORWARD/HOME/REFRESH/STOP/FAVOURITES) not working in Firefox 110.

#777 - Fixed bug in [Drag to size window] which should only work with
sizable windows!
#775 - Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented the installer/updater
from successfully updating XMBC
#774 - Change DEFAULT for 'Mark scroll window scroll window under
cursor' to OFF (on new installations)
#773 - Truncate profile name (...) in profile list if it is longer than
the width of the window.
#771 - Sim Keys 'block only if active' option never saves to XML
correctly!
#769 - Sticky keys do not work from Button Held... Removed for now -
will consider options in the future.
#768 - Profile window caption matching is not saved if the window class
field is empty!
#767 - Changed descriptions of XMBCS and XMBCP files in the
import/export/load/save file chooser windows
#766 - Added extra RUN SimKey tags to open hidden, maximised, minimized,
inactive, as administrator
#765 - Added {KILL:<executable>} to force kill processes

#763 - Fixed problem scrolling Files app window (and other apps based on
Windows Runtime, such as Power Toys)
#762 - Fixed a bug in Change Movement to scroll which did not correctly
save the horizontal sensitivity.
#761 - Fixed problem scrolling new Firefox windows (currently in the
recent nightly builds. (**)
#755 - System Tray Icon does not get removed correctly.

#754 - Fixed an issue with VOL- caused by the native Windows

acceleration of the VK_VOLUME_DOWN key. Added support for new simulated keystroke
tag {VOL:<%>}. Added support for custom volume increments with {VOL+:<%>} and
{VOL-:<%>}. NOTE: The Windows Volume OSD will not show when using these tags custom
volume percentage tags
#753 - Fixed a bug causing the chord/held cursor overlay to fail to
display and/or to re-create the overlay too often (resource hog). Also fixed a
problem where the lock x axis cursor would show incorrectly after a chord/button
held action.
#752 - Fixed a bug causing the keyboard to not respond on bootup of
Windows 10 when XMBC was set to auto start.
#745 - Prevent simultaneous axis locking (if X is locked when locking Y,
unlock X and visa-versa). Added additional SimKey tag {LOCKC} to cycle locked axis.

#741 - Persist current (active) layer across reboot/restart is not

working.
#740 - Add layer names to the XMBC context Layer menu (for the currently
active profile)
 #738 - Fixed issue loading/saving "randomisedelay" for MTS SimKey
actions causing random values in the field (not a problem but weird)

#737 - Fixed problem with SimKeys {APPS} tag which was being treated as
a modifier key when it should not be.
#736 - Increased delay between clicks when sending DOUBLE CLICK (from
dropdown actions list).
#734 - Add ability to abort button hold with HELD action if the cursor
moves.
#732 - Added ability to run a command/script when a profile is activated

#731 - Added detection of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2019

#730 - Added {FLUSH} SimKey tag to clear any already running simulated
input queue.
#728 - Added {WAITMS:<x>-<y>} tag to add a random delay between x and y
milliseconds.
#727 - Fixed issues with Enhanced Pointer Precision being changed when
"Allow XMBC to change cursor speeds" is disabled. Also fixed issues with this
particular function, not working, clearing EPP when it should be turning it on etc.

#724 - Fixed issues where mouse cursor speed cycle was half the speed
requested (windows is 1-20, entry allows 1-10 like the slider). Also fixed slow
down cursor so when it resets, it reverts to the cycle speed in use (if
applicable).
#717 - Fixed issue with scrolling to change volume when mouse is in high
resolution scroll (smooth scrolling) mode.
#712 - Fixed hard crash when importing profile file.
#707 - Fixed active profile not highlighting when description is
NULL/Empty
#698 - Fixed issue detecting right shift/alt/ctrl/apps key as modifier
key.
#697 - Improved handling of chord cancel on movement somewhat.

#674 - Further (debug) logging to help diagnose another issue on resume

from sleep/unlocking desktop
#617 - Additional SimKey tags to explicitly UNLOCK axis!

(**) Many thanks to the Firefox developer team for reaching out about a
bug/conflict with the new Firefox 110 (with plenty of time before they released it)
and having a sensibly conversation on how best to fix the problem. It seems there
is some significant cross over between the Firefox community and the XMBC
community!

Version 2.19.2

#695 - Fixed crash when restoring desktop icons.

#693 - Checking profiles using keyboard does not enable apply button.
#692 - Fixed a problem with the BugTrap crash reporter failing to submit
reports (silently).
#688 - Fixed a problem with ActivateOnHover timer causing multiple
activations.
#674 - Added option to advanced settings to enable/disable re-install
hooks on resume, fixed
some memory (GDI Resource) leaks which may be the cause of
the crash/lock-up
Version 2.19.1

#674 - Fixed issue when resuming from sleep where XMBC could lock up and
will not respond.

Version 2.19

#581 - Ability to change cursor when button chording, button held,

changing layer and per profile to
give visual feedback of active mode/layer/profile.
NOTE: For profiles you can add your own cursors to the
settings folder and they will appear
in the list of available cursors.
#611 - Added option to allow (or not) XMBC to set/override mouse speed
and precision settings.
#612 - Added a button to add {} to the simkey text box.
#613 - Add a drop-down to new '{}' button to select a simkey tag from a
menu
#616 - Added global hotkeys to invert mouse X and Y axis
#617 - Add simkey tags to lock axis and invert axis
#628 - Added Emoji Keyboard action to button dropdown (Windows 10 only)
#629 - Added ability to cycle through 4 preset cursor speeds using a
button or global hotkey.
#637 - Increased Delay time for "Active window on hover" to 250ms
#641 - Separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity for change movement
to scroll.
#643 - Add an option to the profile options tab to enable/disable layer
modifier keys
#645 - Filter out (don't process) touch mouse events
#647 - Add option to persist (remember) current layer across
XMBC/Windows restart
#649 - Repeated simkeys don't work in a button chord
#651 - XMBC does not always change lines to scroll as expected
#652 - Simkey tags {OD} and {OU} do not work as expected for method 3
DURING
#653 - Layer modifier keys for layers 6-10 not working
#654 - Store log folder, profile & last update check in persistent
settings file in portable mode
#656 - Fixed issue with modifier keys not distinguishing between
extended keys and normal keys
(eg. numpad vs arrows)
#657 Global hotkeys should be disabled in settings dialog
#658 - Fixed bug breaking modifier keys after locking/unlocking
workstation (reinstall hooks)
#659 - Unable to switch profiles on installed version after #654 changes
#660 - Fixed an issue causing scroll problems in some apps (like
Minecraft).
#661 - Fixed an issue causing incorrect profile to be highlighted in
settings screen.
#662 - Fixed missing debug highlight (red splodge) on the disabled icon.
#663 - Fixed activate when scrolling option for Firefox (v70 and
others?)
#666 - Fixed a issue loosing active profile when typing with the mouse
cursor over another window
with a profile assigned. The active profile incorrectly
reset to the foreground window.
#667 - Fixed a bug introduced in 2.18.6 breaking buttons assigned to
Media keys.
#668 - Fixed issue with SimKeys mode 6 (repeat) no stopping in some
cases (mostly browser tabs).
#669 - Fixed issue when the chord is cancelled also triggering the mouse
button default action.
#670 - Fixed APPLY button not activating when ticking a profile with the
mouse cursor on the right
outer edge of the checkbox.

Version 2.18.8

#646 - Portable detection not working if run from a folder name starting
with "C:\Program Files"
#639 - Portable version can leave traces (folders and registry settings)
that it should not.

Version 2.18.7

#638 - Fixed a bug that caused LibreOffice draw SHIFT+Scroll to fail

with inverted scrolling.
#636 - Back/Forward commands now working in ModernUI windows (Windows 10
Settings, Edge etc.)
#635 - Back/Forward commands doubling up in Vivaldi
#622 - Fixed a bug that broke inverted scrolling for active window after
the chrome {ACTIVATE} fix

Version 2.18.6

#633 - Unable to use LWIN (RWIN/APPS) + shift/alt/ctrl in layer modifier

keys.
#632 - Fixed a performance issue with lock axis and slow cursor modifier
keys (when key repeats).
#631 - Volume OSD (Windows 7 and earlier) not responding as expected to
mouse wheel.
#630 - Fixed issue with back/forward mappings not always working in
windows explorer.
#626 - Copy/Paste/Cut key mappings not working on Cyrillic keyboard
layouts.
#625 - Registry settings for version check and log file path are in
wrong location.
#609 - Minor fix that caused a profile check when any XMBC injected key
(sim keys) were sent.

Version 2.18.5

#622 - {ACTIVATE} not working correctly in Chrome

#621 - Movement to Scroll does not scroll left/right when wheel tilt
commands are set.

Version 2.18.4

#619 - VSCode (Chrome based windows) running elevated will not scroll.
#618 - Navigating in Chrome (back/next) requires mouse to slightly move
for scroll to work.
Version 2.18.3

#610 - Chrome bookmark menu will not scroll

#609 - Switching tabs in Chrome requires mouse to slightly move for
scroll to work

Version 2.18.2

#604 - Fixed a change that caused a problem dragging and scrolling in

Explorer when
wheel mapped to Mouse Wheel Up/Down instead of "No change
(Don't intercept)"
#605 - Fixed profile detection when mouse moved rapidly toward the edge
of the screen.
#606 - Improved the resolution of the XMBC icon (inc. 256x256 image).
#607 - Cursor lock up using Movement To Scroll inside Button Held.

Version 2.18.1

#597 - Repeated simkeys trigger the sequence when releasing the button.
#598 - Profile detection not working properly with "Only match if there
is no parent class".
#599 - When mouse wheel is remapped to mouse wheel up/down it does not
work as expected.
#600 - Slow loading setup screen.
#601 - Change Movement to Scroll (locks X Axis) only scrolls right.
#602 - Change movement to scroll does not work horizontally in Explorer.
#603 - Button Chording does not work when left and right buttons are
swapped.

Version 2.18

#500 - Added "Drag to Move Window" and "Drag to Size Window" options.
#536 - Fixed a conflict/issue with button chording and "Swap 4th/5th
Buttons".
#547 - Bug sending repeated complex simulated key sequence over a long
period.
#549 - Issue with button held - not triggering final action after
timeout of previous action.
#551 - Fixed problem with Sticky Left Button X & Y axis not unlocking
cursor.
#553 - Profile specific 'Enable Axis lock modifier keys' option not
working.
#554 - Improvement in performance and lagging IO when using XMBC.
#555 - Log shows incorrect year in the timestamps.
#556 - Issue with the default action being triggered after movement to
scroll when it should not be.
#557 - Updated the user manual in regard to {layer:back} and
{layer:last}
#558 - Fixed missing text in advanced settings tab.
#560 - Fixed issue in 2.18 Beta causing language pack not to be loaded
at start-up.
#561 - Fixed DOUBLE_CLICK action that was broken in beta 4.
#562 - Highlight active chord buttons in different colour (blue) in
setup screen.
#563 - Fixed an issue causing Komodo IDE/Komodo Edit to crash when
checking the window caption.
#564 - Fixed several issues found with "Button Held".
#565 - Fixed some issues with invert scrolling in portable mode.
#566 - Added new simkey tags {OD} {OU} and {OR} to action items only on
button down (OD),
on button up (OU) or when repeating (OR).
#567 - Removed workaround for FooBar2000 which is not working and may be
breaking mouse clicks.
#568 - Modified simkeys to allow {CTRL}{ALT}{SHIFT}{WIN} tags to work
better with {WAITMS}.
#570 - Modified auto-layer revert timer to accept fractions of a second.
#573 - Bug with close option, also sending the default button up actions
(back on button 4).
#574 - Fixed an issue where sticky buttons do not get released properly
on next press.
#577 - Fix issue with some translations. Split up some simkey
translations into separate lines
and added {LMBU}/{LMBD} etc.
#579 - Release held remapped button when switching layers and re-press
on the new layer.
#581 - Added {CURSORBUSY} and {CURSORDEFAULT} simkey tags to change the
cursor.
#583 - Added Slow down cursor (while pressed) and Slow down cursor
(sticky) actions.
#586 - Fixed issue with {HOLD} and {HOLDMS} with just a modifier tag
({CTRL}{ALT}etc.)
#587 - Fixed issue with window region profile where it did not always
activate the profile.
#588 - Fixed scrollbar on profile list being shown when it shouldn't be!
#589 - Fixed an issue where toggle magnifier or launching an
application/explorer window could
cause a hook timeout and leak the original button action.
#590 - Add ability to change enhance pointer precision option in
application/window profile.
#591 - When copying an application profile, Button Held and MTS actions
are not copied.
#593 - After ticking Enhance Profile Precision, apply does not activate.
#594 - Added description of 'Enhance pointer precision' option to user
manual.
#595 - Added an option to disable a whole layer in for a particular
profile. NOTE: if a layer is
disabled, it will perform the same actions as LAYER 1 for
that profile.

Version 2.17

#546 - Change "Button Held Time Dependent Actions" to "Button Held" in

drop downs
#545 - Fixed {PAUSE} simkey tag
#544 - Fixed issue causing {WAIT}/{WAITMS} to fail if {LAYER} is also
used.
#543 - SimKeys window improvements (size/title)
#542 - Fixed {TILTL} which incorrectly sent a tilt right instead of
left.
#541 - Modified Activate on Scroll to work better in chrome (activating
different browser windows)
#538 - Modify Change Movement to Scroll to use direction vector when
axis are locked.
 #539 - Add simkey tag {CB:<text>} to copy specified text to the
clipboard (undocumented for now).
#535 - Fixed an issue with wheel lines to scroll not applying if there
is only a default profile.
#533 - Fixed a bug in chording, causing the chord not to be released
(unblocked).
#532 - Added new option to control if simulated input from other apps is
remapped (default) or not.
#531 - Fixed a bug that prevented XMBC from updating (not closing) if
the about window is open.
#530 - Fixed a bug causing the keys and description field in several
windows to be translated incorrectly.
#528 - Fixed an issue causing abnormally high CPU usage (and keyboard
stutter) when layer
modifier keys are enabled and any key is held down.
#527 - Fixed crash in chording with movement to scroll.
Fixed an issue causing Windows to think the button was
still held down.
#526 - Fixed lock up after resuming from hibernate/sleep.
#525 - Fixed / Clarified some of the descriptive text (and thus updated
translations)
Also fixed broken translation.
#525 - Added ability to send/post any Windows Message from simulated
keystrokes.
#524 - Changed 'Swap 4th and 5th buttons' text to clarify it only works
when buttons are remapped.
#522 - Add ability to set description for drop-down button chording and
simulated keystrokes.
#521 - Fixed a bug when saving movement to scroll from button chording
and time dependent actions.
#520 - Fix stack overflow crash when changing layers.
#518 - Add ability to block other buttons in sticky movement to scroll.
#517 - Fixed a bug leaving movement to scroll/lock axis when XMBC
disabled by scroll lock/RDP.
#516 - Modified the movement to scroll to allow the user to lock the
scroll direction.
#515 - Fixed some missing and broken translation texts.
#514 - Sim key tag {ESC} should act the same as {ESCAPE}
#513 - Added "Button Held Time Dependent Action" to perform different
actions by how long the button is pressed.
#512 - Fixed issue with logging that caused the millisecond filed to be
out of step (appear to go backwards).
#511 - Modified DURING simkey behavior to respect the delay WAITMS tags
when releasing the button.
#510 - Modified the code to use the "override mouse speed" settings in
the default profile if no other profile is active.
#509 - Modified chord behavior to allow other buttons to be used while a
chord is in place.
#508 - Added ability to activate the window on hover (profile specific
option).
#506 - Fixed a bug causing the lock screen to open when running XMBC (on
some windows installations).
#505 - Fixed "Please enter a number between 200 and 8000" message on
general settings (increased maximum to 20000)
#504 - Added two new activation simkey tags {ACTIVATEPARENT} &
{ACTIVATETOP}.
#503 - Add ability for window profiles to match on multiple processes,
captions, and classes.
#502 - Prevent browser launching as Admin from the installation/update
packages.
#501 - Modified behavior of simkeys so it does not check if the extended
key is already down.
#498 - Add ability to specify a default button action in Change Movement
To Scroll, when no scrolling occurs.

Version 2.16.1
#499 - Fixed an issue causing Excel to not work correctly with
{ACTIVATE} tag.
#497 - Fixed an issue causing global hotkeys not to be restored when
resuming from sleep.
#494 - Fixed an issue with Scroll Window actions which didn't work in
some circumstances.
#492 - Fixed an issue with Activate on scroll - causing other windows to
come to the front.
#491 - Fixed a stuck key issue when the button is released or when the
layer changed during simulated keystrokes.

Version 2.16

#490 - Fixed a button drawing issue with classic style (no themes).
#488 - Added {ACTIVATE} simkey tag to activate window.
#487 - Added ability to save/restore up to 10 cursor position {MSAVE:x}
{MREST:x}.
#486 - Fixed force initial focus to the application profile list.
#485 - Added additional buttons to about box.
#484 - Added system menu and minimize/close box to main settings screen.
#483 - Fixed Selection of drop-down boxes by keyboard/scroll does not
enable apply.
#482 - Fixed Auto-update sometimes downloads the same/old version.
#478 - Fixed/changed accelerator keys on layer tabs.
#477 - Fixed broken & missing translations
#476 - Fixed some GUI generic issues especially scrolling disabled
items.
#475 - Added ability to distinguish between desktop and other explorer
windows (*).
#474 - Fixed mouse speed can get set to 0 on a fresh install.
#473 - Added option to disable "Invert scrolling" if in RDP.
#472 - Added ability to save and load (switch) whole profiles.
#471 - Fixed Chorded scroll does not work if Ignore re-mapped scroll is
enabled.
#470 - Fixed Chorded drop-down text incorrect for Run Application.
#469 - Added ability to disable profile switching on mouse move on a per
profile basis
#468 - Fixed tilt when left or right button held down (non-chorded).
#466 - Added ability to detect a profile based on the parent/ancestor
window.
#465 - Fixed Key repeat which sometimes continued once button is
released.
#464 - Fixed a bug causing movement to scroll to fail after upgrading to
XMBC 2.15.
#463 - Added ability to cancel button chording if the mouse cursor
moves.
#396 - Added ability to specify a window sub-region to activate window
profiles.

(*) When upgrading from earlier versions, any explorer profile that you wish
to use on the DESKTOP will need to be
duplicated from the existing explorer profile. You can use the "Copy"
function to achieve this and then select the
desktop in the advanced window finder.

Version 2.15

#462 - Fixed bug when scrolling the button action combo boxes.
#461 - Renamed all simkey tags in the help screen so the text is
consistent.
#457 - Add button name to the button chording window title.
#456 - Replace {layer:back} with {layer:previous}.
{layer:next} does not wrap as it should.
#455 - Add ability to abort button chording block after a configurable
delay.
#454 - Allow the user to (un)tick profiles without changing the
selection.
#453 - Balloon Message not sent when switching layers via simulated
keystrokes.
#452 - Global hotkeys that have no effect when XMBC is disabled should
be disabled.
#451 - Don't show deprecated simkey tags in text box (MXSet, MYSet PXSet
etc.).
#450 - Remember selected profile and re-select that when opening setup
window.
#449 - Buttons on layer tab occasionally not drawing properly. Added
more
logging if any drawing function returns an error.
#447 - Add a cursor position finder to the simulated keystrokes window.
#446 - Add ability to save and restore cursor position in simulated
keystrokes.
#445 - Add global hotkeys to snap to active window and profile window.
#444 - Add Simulated Keystroke macros {MAdd:x,y}, {MSet:x,y},
{MSet:x,y}, {ASet:x,y}
to set X and Y position in a single macro command.
Added cursor position to the bottom of simulated keystrokes
window."
#443 - Add {[PX/PY/AX/AY]Set:n} simulated keystroke tags to allow for
setting
the mouse cursor position relative to the profile/active
window.
Added cursor position to the bottom of simulated keystrokes
window."
#442 - Ability to restore default mouse speed when disabling/exiting
XMBC
#441 - Fixed an issue when creating a new profile so it clears
chords/simkeys.
#439 - Fixed bug when chording and profile changes, causing chord to get
stuck.
#438 - Attempt to fix a crash when the revert layer does not fire.
#437 - Added global hotkey to centre the cursor on the primary monitor.
#436 - Button chording does not work/highlight with tilt wheel.
#435 - Fixed a bug causing Enhance Pointer Precision to stay turned on.
#434 - Fixed bug relating to CAPSLOCKON/OFF in simulated keystrokes
'During'.
#433 - Trying to import a language pack in the XMBC settings folder
fails.
#432 - XMBC can crash when importing settings.
#431 - Add ability to run applications from simulated keystrokes
{RUN:<>}
#430 - ALT-TAB option no longer keeping the task switcher open on
Windows 7.
#429 - SimKeys (during) with {LAYER:2} does not revert
#427 - Auto switch layers not work as expected.
#426 - Added ability to slow mouse speed down via a layer modifier key.
#425 - Layer next/previous sim keys don't work as expected.
#424 - Ability to not block mouse button when using Change Movement To
Scroll.
Including new Change Movement to Scroll configuration
window.
#423 - Added ability to change the cursors for scrolling & axis locking.
#395 - Improved change movement to scroll so it works better with
trackballs.
#312 - Ability to configure the speed for Change Movement to Scroll.
#248 - Add mouse speed on a per profile basis.
#234 - Add ability to customise the precision for change movement to
scroll.
#119 - Added ability to clip (lock) the mouse cursor to the profile's
main window.

Version 2.14
#422 - Fixed broken actions Snap Window Left/Right/Up/Down on Windows
10.
#421 - Fixed broken scrolling on elevated windows when running as normal
user.
#420 - Fixed bug causing layer auto switch to fail on non-default
profiles.
#419 - Updated donate URL for the PayPal button on the About screen.
#418 - Sometimes the profile is not highlighted in the Setup screen.
#417 - Add config button next to action drop-down for action
configuration.
#416 - Add button actions to lock the mouse axis.
#415 - Sort and group button actions in similar categories by default.
#414 - Fixed a problem with Run Application failing when repeatedly
called very quickly.
#413 - Fixed miss-aligned text for the brightness tags in simulated
keystrokes window.
#412 - Updated the min/max range of the hook timeout option in Advanced
Settings..
#411 - Added change log when asking if you want to upgrade to a new
version of XMBC.
#409 - Added Enhance Pointer Precision option (same as mouse control
panel).
#408 - Changed "Search Selected Text" to "Web Search Selected Text".
#407 - Changed "Search Charm (WIN+Q)" to "Cortana Search" on Windows 10.
#406 - Fixed the width of some number spin boxes on the advanced tab
that were not wide enough.
#405 - Added missing translations.
#404 - Improved settings layout to fit on smaller screens.
#403 - Debug icon does not show until XMBC is disabled/enabled.
#402 - Debug icon looks wrong on high DPI screens.
#401 - Add copy & swap layer options.
#400 - Copying profiles misses mouse chording options (and some other
scrolling and navigation options).
#398 - Fixed issue with chrome desktop windows not scrolling as
expected.
#394 - Fixed issue with the double click action not working when mouse
buttons are swapped.
#393 - Fixed issues found when copying profiles (incorrectly changing to
source profile)
#392 - ALT-TAB sends {CTRL}{ALT}{TAB} which does nothing on XP, 7, only
works on Windows 8 and 10!
#391 - Added option to enable/disable all notifications (except for
update notifications!)
#390 - Added mouse button chording, allowing you to combine buttons to
perform additional actions.
#389 - Added Brightness control simulated keystrokes (for people whose
computers support brightness control)
#388 - Problem with simulated {PAUSE} in RDP. Added {CTRLBREAK} and
{BREAK}
#387 - Fixed a bug with Scroll window right action.
#386 - Added workaround for Back/Forward not working in Edge!
#384 - Changed the default for "Load US English Keyboard layout" to
false (off).
#382 - Modified the code to launch processes from a separate, low
priority thread to prevent locking up.
#379 - Modified the code to try and prevent crashes reported by the
runtime crash reporter.

Version 2.13.1
#381 - Find Application window displays the incorrect description.
#380 - Scroll Pages instead of Lines does not work.
#379 - Fixed crashes reported in XMBC (via the new BugTrap reporting
system).
#378 - XMBC Resets swap button status on start-up.
#377 - Scroll UP/DOWN actions not working in 2.13.

Version 2.13
#375 - Scroll window under cursor not working on different DPI (esp.
under remote desktop on Win10)
#374 - Upgraded the development environment to VS2015. No functional
changes.
#372 - Fixed bug causing a single 'modifier' key {CTRL}, {ALT} etc. with
no preceding key to not work.
#371 - Fixed a bug preventing the PRESS and RELEASE tags working in
method 9 (Pressed and Released)
#370 - Addressed an issue that cause profile switching to sometimes fail
when scroll lines was different.
Also fixed profile detection for UAP/ModernUI when not
using "Detect Window Profile on Mouse Move"
or on keyboard input (ALT+TAB).
#369 - Set the mouse sensitivity scaling the same as in the Windows
mouse control panel.
#368 - Fixed issue with Magnifier Zoom In/Out on non English keyboards.
#367 - Added ability to configure the Windows low level hook timeout in
the advanced settings tab.
#366 - Updated XML library use to save/load the XMBC settings file.
#365 - Added new crash handler to provide more information AND to send
the crash dump to the developer.
#364 - Added 'mouse jiggler' functionality to disable inactivity timers
and delay screen saver/lock screen.
#363 - Added "Change Movement To Scroll Inverted" option to invert
scroll vertical direction.
#362 - Fixed issue with AeroPeek/task-bar thumbnail preview when scroll
lines or button swap is enabled on
task-bar specific profiles - added new option "Force Scroll
Pages/Lines" on scrolling and navigation
tab to attempt to improve the issues causing Aero Peek to
fail.
#361 - Fix made to try and catch errors when balloon messages are
disabled, causing XMBC to stop working.
#360 - Made the setup window wider to accommodate more language
translation text.
#359 - Modified the simulated keystrokes code for {MXADD} and {MXSET} to
ensure actions are in sequence.
#358 - Added an option to make the "Change Movement to Scroll" cursor
change optional.
#356 - Added 'Search Selected Text' button mapping to search (Google)
the selected text.
#354 - Fixed a bug causing Open Office drop downs to close when trying
to scroll them.
#294 - Attempt to fixed a long standing bug in simulated keystrokes that
caused keys to get stuck.

Version 2.12.1
#351 - Fixed crash when applying new settings or closing the setup
window.

Version 2.12
#350 - Improved code that checks window captions for profiles to prevent
lock-ups.
#349 - Added change movement to scroll lock axis option so that it is
easier to scroll in only one direction.
#348 - Fixed issue scrolling RDP sessions when both local and remote
machines are both Windows 10!
#347 - Modified and improved code to fix another crash when resuming
from hibernate (related to #332)
#345 - When activate window under cursor is enabled, don't activate
windows that have WS_EX_NOACTIVATE.
#343 - Attempt to fix a High DPI related issue on Windows 7 that 2.11
broke (while fixing Windows 8.1 & 10!)
#342 - Modified global hotkeys so if one hotkey can not be used (already
in use) it does not remove all hotkeys!
Added warning that F12 can not be used as a global hotkey
as Windows reserves it.
#341 - Added option to reset the sticky buttons when the layer changes
(so it can be disabled).
#340 - Added option to de-bounce buttons based on the button up time
instead of button down time.
#339 - Fixed 'Lines to scroll...' & "Scroll lines instead of pages"
which were both not working in 2.10+
#338 - Change cursor icon when using change movement to scroll and when
locking X and Y axis.
#337 - Windows 10 apps like Edge not working as expected (profile
detection)
#336 - Manual check for update does not work if auto-update check is
disabled!
#335 - Added option to disable the loading of US English keyboard
layouts where no suitable EN keyboard
layout already exists. NOTE: When disabled, some simulated
input may not work as expected.
#334 - Add option to allow user to enable/disable the volume &
brightness OSD (available for OS's < Win 8).
#333 - Modified Global Hotkey and Layer Modifier GUI layout to increase
space for translated texts.
#332 - Fix crash when resuming form sleep/hibernate on some systems.
#331 - Added Click Button 4 & 5 actions to button drop-down boxes.
 #330 - Modified 'Close window' action to fix some bugs.
#330 - Changed 'Close' behaviour to send a close message to the parent
window rather than ALT+F4 o it works
when other keys are held down (eg. layer modifiers).
#329 - Workaround issue with Andy Android Emulator that uses hooks that
break XMBC by re-installing
XMBC's hooks 20s after Andy is detected.

Version 2.11.1
#328 - Fixed inverted scrolling does not work in Edge or Windows 10
"modern" windows
#327 - Fixed inability to start XMBC v2.11 on Windows XP - Entry
Point Not Found!

Version 2.11
#326 - Re-factored code to fix DLL linkage and improve maintainability.
#325 - Fixed a bugs in the translation text for the simulated keystrokes
dialog.
#324 - Fixed a deadlock that can lock up XMBC (if the setup window is
enabled with debug logging turned on).
#323 - Added Magnifier Zoom In/Out actions which will open the magnifier
tool if it is not already open!
#322 - Fixed an issue with simulated keystrokes which were not
translated correctly on non-English keyboards
#321 - Fixed bug with stick lock axis and movement to scroll related to
changes for DPI fixes (#319)
Now XMBC runs in Per-Monitor DPI Awareness mode which
should fix all DPI related issues
(except the display will be a bit small on high DPI -
that's too bad for now)
#320 - Volume OSD stops working after audio device is changed.
#319 - On non-96 DPI displays, the mouse-over does not hit the correct
window marks
#318 - XMBC loads USEnglish even when US International is set
#317 - When scrolling with a custom scroll action, with window
quadrants, sometimes scroll is leaked through
#316 - Fixed an issue saving/loading desktop icon positions if your
computer or user name has spaces or other
invalid characters in it.
#315 - Additional code to check portable mode is suitable and that XMBC
can write to the folder.
#314 - Fixed issue scrolling Windows 10 Universal apps (like Edge)
#313 - Fixed issue in Windows 10 with Virtual Desktop - Right action
(was going left!)
#308 - Fixed occasional crash when scrolling and the tilt wheel is
pressed.
#307 - Added crash dump log file to assist debugging crashes. The file
will be called XMBCExceptionNNN.log
in the XMBC log file folder. If a crash occurs, please send
me this file and a description of what
you were doing when the crash occurred.
#306 - Fixed an issue with {NUM:ENTER} simulated keystroke. It might
work now - please test.
#305 - Added ability to randomize the simulated keystrokes repeat delay
by 10%
#304 - Increased the width of the text labels on the modifier key tab
(for translations).
#303 - Added OSD for brightness controls.
#301 - Added on screen volume display indicator (styled like the Win8
Volume OSD), shown when using XMBC to
change volume (Pre Windows 8 only). It can also optionally
be shown when anything changes the volume.
NOTE: Due to this change I have dropped support for Windows
2000.
#299 - Fixed a bug causing the layer to stick if the profile changed.
Now the layer reverts before changing profiles.
#298 - Added ability to override the default log file location (on a per
user basis).
#261 - Add ability to simulate mouse movement using simulated
keystrokes.
#114 - Added de-bounce filter for mouse button clicks to help with old
devices with faulty micro-switches

Version 2.10.2
#285 - Fixed occasional lock-up when resuming from sleep/hibernate
- the main icon would not respond.

Version 2.10.1
#297 - Modifier keys not working in 2.10 - layer switches back and
froward every 30ms (hey repeat)

Version 2.10
#296 - Use proper code signing certificate, not self signed certificate
to improve security and trust.
#295 - Fixed bug switching (reverting) layers automatically.
#293 - Missing language translations for 'activating layer' tool-tips.
#292 - Disable cancel button on update window when launching update.
#291 - Fixed small memory leak in application profiles.
#289 - After importing a profile, the apply button is not enabled.
#288 - Disable layer in does not save for anything other than the
default profile.
#287 - Add ability to configure the number of layers to keep GUI clean
when not using lot of layers.
#286 - Hotkeys for Next/Previous layer do not honour the layer disabled
flag.
#285 - After wake from sleep (windows 7) XMBC does not work until it is
restarted.
#284 - Hidden icon not shown on second instance.
#283 - Quadrant detection is broken (never enabled).
#281 - Run profile on mouse move in separate thread.
#280 - Add ability to return to last layer (simulated keystrokes
{layer:last})
#279 - Problem with Windows 7 Snipping Tool and XMBC
#278 - Version detection not working properly in Windows 10 Jan Tech
Preview
#277 - Switch to layer list needs natural sort.
#276 - Icon wrong after disable using scroll lock.
#274 - Simulated keys (repeat) slow in latest version(s).
#273 - Use natural sort for action list.
#272 - Cross-hair icon on Advanced window settings missing.
#271 - Export button should be disabled for default profile
#270 - When adjusting scroll pages/lines it locks out for a significant
time.
#269 - Scrolling pages issue with chrome.
#268 - Problem with activate window when scrolling using SCROLL WINDOW
or MOUSE WHEEL actions.
#267 - Added AutoUpdate to improve the update process in the future.
#266 - Problem in Chrome
 #264 - Sticky repeat keys not released when changing layer
#258 - Added 5 more layers (Max of 10 now). Also added a setting to skip
layers when moving
between them with next/previous.

Version 2.9.2
#263 - Always revert to Layer 1 not working in 2.9.1

Version 2.9.1
#262 - Fixed a bug causing the application title field not to work in
custom window profiles.

Version 2.9
#260 - Fixed a bug choosing the best/closest English language at start-
up.
#259 - Fixed a bug with Run Application which didn't work when command
line arguments were specified.
#257 - Added ability to {PRESS} and {RELEASE} keys in a simulated key
sequence (for non-during methods)
#255 - Fixed bug causing Scroll/Tilt saving round the wrong way round!
#254 - Fixed bug causing language setting to be lost after successful
change.
#253 - Show the window mask on the setup screen for custom window
profiles.
#252 - Fixed issues such as the wrong window showing when adding and
editing window specific profiles.
#251 - Automatically backup settings file during installation (in case
there are problems in the new version!)
#250 - Completely re-written settings file management. Using new XML
parser which is many times faster.
#247 - Better support for Windows 10, including new mapping actions and
fixes to scrolling ModernUI windows.
#245 - Fixed another bug in simulated keystrokes (always sent as Unicode
breaking some games and keys)
#243 - Fixed another crash when using the scroll wheel on a fresh
install with the setup window open!
#241 - (Also #249) Added ability to ignore repeated scroll/tilt messages
to make the wheel behave like a button.
# 16 - Fixed keyboard tab order in layer key page.
- Fixed Search Charms / Search Apps which were round the
wrong ways.

Version 2.8.5
#246 - Fixed XMBC crash when using the tilt wheel if there is no
settings file (e.g. on a fresh install)

Version 2.8.4
#245 - Fixed bug with 'during' simulated keystrokes which got broken in
2.8

Version 2.8.3
#244 - Fixed bug with simulated keystrokes when sending a single
extended key like {LWIN}

Version 2.8.2
- Fixed incorrect version number causing continuous prompting
for a new version!

Version 2.8.1
 #243 - Fixed XMBC crash when scrolling if there is no settings file
(e.g. on a fresh install)

Version 2.8
#240 - Fixed slow simulated keystrokes and mouse clicks when assigned to
the scroll wheel (associated
with the scroll throttling introduced in v2.6 (#186)
#239 - Fixed issue causing repeat and sticky repeat sim keys to repeat
far too quickly and too many get
pushed into the new threaded input queue.
#238 - Fixed simulated keystroke {HOLD:x} function when used in
combination with mouse buttons eg {LMB}
#236 - Added up/down buttons to re-order the profile list. Also added
import and export buttons.
#235 - Fixed crash when log folder or settings folder can not be found.
#233 - Added ability to switch primary and secondary mouse buttons per
application profile.
#232 - Added option to force layer button actions to revert to layer one
rather than the previous layer.
#229 - Fixed bug in new Windows 8.1 update that causes High DPI screens
to get incorrect
mouse coordinates.
#228 - Added ability to automatically transition to a specified layer
when the layer changes.
#227 - Fixed issues with Unicode text/keys for layer names, run
application names, simulated keystrokes.
#225 - Fixed occasional crash in new SendInput thread and improved
support for Unicode keys
#224 - Fixed Bug in movement to scroll in Metro apps. Now all input is
sent from a separate thread.
This means all simulated key "in another thread" options
are redundant!
#223 - Fixed bug that caused run application to fail silently on Vista
and later.
#222 - Add option to check for new beta versions from release version.
#221 - Add regular expression search for window titles, process names
and class names,
This allows wild card matching.
Added ability to target regions (quadrants) in window
specific profiles, allowing you to have
multiple profiles for one window, depending where the
cursor is (top left, bottom right etc.).
Useful for full screen apps and touch screens where you can
configure the touch (left click)
differently for different areas.
#198 - Add ability to make window title specific profiles.
#185 - Add actions to dim/brighten the screen.

Version 2.7
#217 - Shift to scroll horizontally not working in Chrome
#218 - Invert Scrolling does not work when scroll window under cursor
disabled
#216 - Fixed some problems with internal event timers not being stopped
in all cases.
#213 - Fixed some scrolling issues introduced in beta 6.
#207 - Fixed crash when setting simulated keystrokes for a button that
was previously set.
#213 - Added code to skip checking the window under the cursor for fast
repeated scrolls.
 #209 - Fixed some GUI bugs introduced with the new option in 2.7 beta 4.
#207 - Added option to pass the mouse click through along with simulated
keystrokes.
#181 - Make "Disabled because of scroll lock" more visible by changing
the icon and red text in setup.
#208 - Add ability to detect and select Modern UI apps in window
profiles
#209 - Added ability to disable scroll window under cursor for specific
profiles (i.e. METRO/Modern UI apps)
#204 - Added logging and error messages when the XML settings / import
files are corrupt.
#205 - Fixed a bug when importing multiple profiles where only one would
import at a time.
#206 - Fixed a problem causing RCTRL and RALT to send left CTRL/ALT not
right.
#201 - Found and fixed a bug causing an invalid language to be chosen,
causing simulated keystrokes to fail.
#203 - Added Magnifier toggle action to open/close the magnify
application.
#200 - Fixed scroll window under cursor in Process Explorer.
#201 - Modified code to try and fix problems when English keyboard not
installed.
Improved logging to help highlight any issues.
#202 - Fixed duplicate start-up entry causing XMBC setup GUI to be
opened on start-up.
- Added updated Traditional Chinese language pack & other
language templates and spelling errors.

Version 2.6.2
#193 - Fixed problem causing XMBC bot to be launched after installation.
#194 - Fixed incorrect default for Cycle Layers, Fixed portable release.
#195 - Fixed portable version so it is not signed.
#196 - Fixed a problem scrolling OneNote pages view when "Scroll window
under cursor activated"

Version 2.6.1
.... - Fixed a bug in the installer preventing the program menu item for
XMBC from being created!

Version 2.6
#191 - Fixed problem with VS2012 scrolling caused by fix for VS2010.
For now, the 2010 fix becomes a hidden XML setting,
disabled by default.
#188 - Fixed problems with language when resuming from sleep.
#189 - Fixed detection of Windows 8.1
#179 - Modified to use registry start-up entries, not the start-up
shortcut.
#186 - Added a throttle to the mouse wheel when sending other mouse
inputs to reduce lag/lock-ups.
#187 - fixed a problem with "Ignore Numlock" option when sending NUM{x}
extended keys.
#182 - Fixed minimize window for full screen VMWare, VirtualBox and
RemoteDesktop.
#183 - Fixed error causing foreign character keys not to be saved
properly in the default profile
and not to be sent as expected in some cases.
#176 - Fixed some scrolling bugs in VB6 MDI Child windows introduced
with the new
scrolling/window detection code.
 #177 - Fixed a bug where the hook failed after resuming from
sleep/hibernation
(by reinstalling the hook when this happens).
#156 - Fixed invert scroll when left or right buttons are held down.
#166 - Problem with multi-language systems, unable to switch language &
US English gets installed on Win 8.
#173 - Fixed some issues when scrolling old VB6 drop-down controls
#172 - Reworked as last change broke scrolling in remote desktop
window(s) amongst others.
#170 - Added 'System Menu' action for Windows 8 (not available in
portable mode).
#171 - Fixed issues in settings dialog drop-down lists caused by #168
#172 - Fixed scrolling in Visual Studio debugger text/XML/html
visualizer window(s)
#175 - Added discrete mouse button down and up commands to simulated
keystrokes.
Instead of {LMB} use {LMBD} for Down {LMBU} for Up (same
for MMB, RMB, MB4, MB5 etc.)
NOTE: This is not currently 'documented'
#169 - Fixed settings file name corruption in German windows.
#168 - Fixed scrolling on the index tab in CHM help file windows.
#167 - Fixed a bug causing the 'sticky' click drag modifiers not to work
on a layer that was active due to
a modifier key.
#165 - Fixed ALT+TAB in Windows 8 by signing the XMBC executable and
removing the XMBC Launcher Service
#164 - Added some Windows 8/8.1 specific options
#163 - Fixed some translation issues.
#159 - Added option to bring window to foreground when scrolling
NOTE: I don't think this is working as expected :(
#158 - Modified the service to better launch XMBC when sometimes it
would fail previously

MISC - Improved thread synchronization code to try and reduce

lock-ups/crashes

Version 2.5
#129 - Removed short delay when using scroll window up or down
#131 - Fixed problems with Dvorak keyboard layouts
#133 - Fixed crash when opening a language pack with the advanced
settings tabs already open!
#137 - Removed short delay when using mouse wheel drop-down options
#138 - Changed the version checking so it actually fires when requested,
even if PC is left
on or hibernated. Previously it only ever check when you
launched XMBC!
#139 - Fixed problem introduced in Beta 1 with Close (ALT F4) and a few
other commands.
#141 - Fixed problems when using High DPI on Vista/7
#142 - Modified Advanced scrolling to detect if CTRL is held down so it
sends default scroll
messages for ZOOM support.
#143 - Fixed problem with sticky "change movement to scroll" being reset
when CTRL was
pressed (CTRL and scroll is zoom so should not reset when
CTRL is pressed,
even with "Reset on any key" ticked).
#144 - Added /layer:X command line option to start on/switch to
specified layer.
 #145 - Fixed spelling mistake in language file (and GUI) reported by
Liquid. Increased width
of "Delay between simulated keystrokes" GUI element.
Change 'Restore desktop icon &layout' text to fix
translation conflict with context menu.
#146 - Added CONTROL+Click on the tray icon to "quick open" the profile
folder.
#150 - Added option to change layers by left clicking the system tray
icon!
#152 - Fix horizontal scrolling in explorer using method 1 by default!
#138 - Improved the version checking routine so it actually checks at
the correct interval
even if PC & XMBC is left running.

Added language example/template file to the installation so it is always up

to date!

Version 2.4
#95 - Add ability to translate XMBC to other languages. A new file type
*.xmbclp is used to provide translations.
#96 - Added sticky change movement to scroll action.
#97 - Fixed problem with erratic mouse when left click is reassigned,
noticed in Windows 7 snipping tool
but I think also related to other erratic reports (like in bug
#75)
#98 - Added option to invert horizontal scrolling
#99 - Added option to configure default delays used in simulated
keystrokes in the advance settings tab
(this is not related to {WAIT}/{WAITMS} tags).
#100 - Converted the application to use Unicode strings internally to
support future work to
include language selection.
#102 - Added ability to save/restore Windows 7 desktop gadget positions
when saving/restoring icon positions.
#103 - Added option to adjust/specify CPU priority.
#105 - Modified to reset sticky buttons on key press as well as any
button (when general setting enabled)
NOTE: In the future I intend to make this a separate
setting (for keys and buttons).
#106 - Added check-box to only match windows profiles if the window has
no parent.
#109 - Fixed chrome/iron web drop-down/combo box scrolling
#110 - Fixed problem with BACK/FORWARD (APPCOMMAND keys) in Remote
Desktop sessions.
#112 - Added extra debugging and error handling to layer modifier key
hook.
#117 - Installer does not remember previous installation path.
NOTE: This will only apply AFTER installing 2.4 beta 8 or
later.
#120 - Added Author and Description flags to language pack files so
translators can be credited in the GUI.
#121 - Fixed long standing bug with WAIT and WAITMS which were broken in
v2.0.
This has an impact on any simulated keystroke macros. I
have introduced {HOLD} and {HOLDMS} tags
which allow you to customize specify the time the following
key is held down for and reverted WAIT
and WAITMS to their previous function of a delay between
keys in a sequence.
 #122 - Fixed detection of custom window profiles introduced in Beta 10.
#123 - Added new simulated keystroke action: "As mouse button is pressed
& when released"
#124 - Add "Same as layer 1" default option for layers 2-5.
#125 - Actions in drop-down are only displayed if applicable to current
operating system.
#126 - Fixed bug which prevented activation of profiles if the process
name was not all lower case!
#127 - Modified version check to use a DNS query instead of a WWW query,
also check for beta updates.

.... - Misc performance improvements, debug logging & fixes to new

features introduced during the beta stage.

Thanks to everyone that helped in the beta testing of v2.4 and to all those
providing language translation packs!

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Version 2.3
#74 - Fixed a problem causing the active profile not to be highlighted
in the setup window.
#77 - Fixed problem with "Scroll window under cursor" when tooltip
windows popped up and blocked scrolling.
#78 - Added new simulated keystroke commands for toggling the state of
numlock, caps lock & scroll lock:
{NUMLOCKON}, {NUMLOCKOFF}, {CAPSLOCKON}, {CAPSLOCKOFF},
{SCROLLLOCKON}, {SCROLLLOCKOFF}.
#79 - Fixed problem with simulated keystrokes RSHIFT, RCTRL and RALT in
during/Sticky mode.
#80 - Installer deletes old files before replacing with new ones (for
easy downgrade in the future).
#81 - Fixed problem not finding process/windows because the name was in
the wrong case in the settings.
#82 - Fixed case sensitivity problem when highlighting profiles in
setup dialog.
#83 - Fixed problem with minimize actions not working as expected.
#84 - Added window handle to window finder dialog.
#85 - Modified repeat detection to handle messages 0ms apart.
#86 - Reduced calls to GetProcessName to try and optimize the code.
#87 - Added Windows Key and Apps key to the drop-down selection of
layer modifier keys.
#88 - Added a message to the setup screen when disabled via scroll lock
or remote desktop (#90).
#89 - Added "Sticky Left button (Click Drag) X Axis" and "Sticky Left
button (Click Drag) Y Axis".
#90 - Added option to disable XMBC when connected via RDP (remote
desktop).
#91 - Added "Change movement to scroll" option (universal scroll?).
#93 - Fixed {SPACE} tag does not work in sim keys (during mode).

... - Misc fixes and performance improvements including extra error and
debug logging.

Thanks to everyone that helped in the beta testing of v2.3!

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Version 2.2
#29 - Modified code to allow the user to configure how frequently XMBC
checks for updates.
#68 - Fixed bug introduced in v2.1 that broke the "Invert mouse wheel"
scrolling option.
#72 - Fixed problem with simulated keystrokes using the WAIT and WAITMS
tags.
#73 - Fixed problem with de-bounce horizontal mouse wheel settings.

Thanks to everyone that helped in the beta testing of v2.2!

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Version 2.1

#42 - Fixed simulated keys for page up / page down in internet

explorer.
#43 - Fixed misc. spelling errors.
#44 - Fixed Tilt button not working if another button is held down.
#45 - Fixed ability to simulate braces {} in simulated keystrokes.
#46 - Fixed scroll window under cursor for Visual Studio 2010.
#46 - Added new scroll method (5) for scrolling some WPF windows such
as Visual Studio 2010.
#47 - Fixed high CPU usage when moving mouse along desktop boundaries.
#49 - Fixed simulated keystrokes for {LEFT}, {RIGHT} etc. in during
mode.
#50 - Fixed some simulated keys sending the wrong scan code such as
{LWIN}{HOME}.
#52 - Fixed GUI errors with "Launch Application" and "Open Explorer"
custom actions.
#54 - Added simulated keys for switching layers {LAYER:x}, although not
recommended in daily use!
#55 - Fixed error with scroll pages when disabling XMBC.
#56 - Fixed thread priority which was not being set high enough.
#57 - Added ability to use advanced scrolling with application specific
profiles.
#58 - Fixed problems finding the correct window under the cursor in
some cases.
#59 - Fixed setup dialog so it correctly highlights the profile under
the cursor.
#61 - Fixed (ignored) "Only send when active" for simulated keystrokes
in default profile.
#63 - Fixed Tilt window under cursor not working correctly.
#64 - Updated user manual to include information relevant to version
2.1
#65 - Modified install kit to wait longer for processes to terminate
when upgrading.
#66 - Fixed simulated keys sequence (more than one key) not working as
expected in during mode.

Thanks to everyone that helped in the beta testing of v2.1!

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Version 2.0
Added custom profile support for individual windows as well as the existing
application profile support.
Added ability to switch profiles when the mouse is over the target window.
Added edit button to edit the selected profile name/window.
Added global option to enable hover activation.
Added ability in the window finder dialog to find a window just by moving the
mouse over it.
Added IMPORT/EXPORT of XMBC profiles.
Added context menu on the profile list to allow access to import, export and
various other profile actions.
Added file associations to auto-import settings files when opening them in
explorer.
Added IPC to communicate better between XMBC instances to support import by
opening setting file in explorer.
Added proper multi threading support for the mouse hooks to improve
performance and response.
Added reset button to the layer tabs.
Added option to show/hide layer balloon notifications.
Added ability to use default windows keyboard repeat delay and speed for
repeated sim keys (set delay to 0).
Added new button configuration options 'Activate Screensaver' & 'Activate
Monitor Powersaving'.
Added ability to set buttons to "same as default" in custom profiles.
Added sticky-hold simulated keystroke option.
Added sticky button 4 and button 5 actions to complete the sticky buttons
collection.
Added ability to allow the WAIT delays in simulated keystrokes to apply
between modifier and key.
Added global option to reset sticky buttons (and sticky keys) by pressing any
other mouse button.
Added user guide in installation. Thanks to MainTrane for the help writing
the documentation.
Added confirmation on close when configuration has changed and not been
applied.

Major GUI overhaul and update to support new functionality and improve
usability.
Modified the code to open the setup window when another instance on XMBC is
run (i.e.. from Start menu).
Fixed mouse lock-up during version check with some firewall software
(ZoneAlarm, NOD32 etc.).
Fixed some spelling mistakes and other typos.
Fixed GUI tab order in several dialogs.
Fixed errors in sticky mouse button code.
Fixed bug when scroll wheel is assigned to button presses.

** I'd like to thank all those, especially MainTrane, who helped out in the beta
testing for this major update. **

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Version 1.53
Added ability to provide a user defined name for each layers (in each
profile).
Added some more debug logging.
Added global hotkeys to toggle locking of the X an dY axes.
Added test button to scroll window configuration to test on the fly changes.
Added new icon - thanks to Pavel Kiselev for the initial design.
Added ability to load icons dynamically from files (in same folder as
executable) (See FAQ for details)
Added OPTIONAL check for new version, which will run once a month.
Added ability to specify negative scroll values on windows scrolling tab
(reverses scroll direction)
Fixed some spelling mistakes.
Fixed PRINT SCREEN drop-down option.
Fixed bug when XMouseButtonControl.exe was added as an application profile.
Fixed inverted spin controls on windows scrolling tab.
Fixed double scroll lines in some windows with method 1.
Fixed bug in scrolling methods where the parent window class was specified.
Fixed/Changed behaviour of the global hotkey and layer modifier key tabs
(always visible).
Fixed bug causing primary (layer 1) icon to disappear occasionally.
Fixed scroll window methods default & disable.
Fixed scroll window scroll multiplier for default/mouse wheel methods.
Fixed bug in "Restore" option which was maximizing not restoring!
Fixed error with volume and several other simulated keystrokes.
Fixed small memory leak when switching between layers in the settings.
Fixed a bug causing layer modifiers to not work properly with simulated
keystrokes.

Version 1.52
Added more debugging, including Windows 7 hook timeout value.
Added support for distinguishing between left and right extended keys in sim
keys (e.g. LSHIFT/RSHIFT)
Added Ignore Numlock for simulated keys option, to send the numeric keypad
keys even if numlock is off.
Added TILT LEFT/RIGHT actions to send a tilt message to windows.
Added SCROLL UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT actions to scroll the active window.
Fixed print screen simulated keystroke.
Added notification balloon for layer change events, disable events, desktop
icon events.
Select profile in setup dialog when specific application is activated.
Further modifications to the scrolling support.
Added scrolling tweak configuration in advanced settings dialog. This allows
you to configure how
individual windows are scrolled, even if they are old applications and don't
natively support the
scroll wheel.
Added support for axis locking. NOTE. You must enable modifier keys to then
enable and configure axis
locking modifiers per application profiles.
Added configurable mouse wheel scroll lines for app specific profiles.
Fixed bug in service launcher when not running for the default location (c:\
program files)

Version 1.51
Added "Double Click Drag" action.
Fixed bug causing buttons to stop responding in Windows Vista/7 on a standard
user
account with UAC enabled. Note. Under some circumstances the default button
action may
be applied as well as the remapped action - only during switch
between UAC to non UAC window.
Fixed errors in service launcher that cased XMBC to be called more than
once, which had the
side effect of forcing the icon to be shown, even if "Show icon by default"
was not checked.
Fixed simulated keystrokes which were not working correctly in some
circumstances, for
example, {LWIN}{SHIFT}{RIGHT} and is some applications (VMWare, maybe some
games).
Fixed hard coded commands that sent keys (like Copy (CTRL+C), Paste (CTRL+V)
etc.) as in 1.50.5
Write more error information to the windows even log when the service
encounters an error.

Version 1.50
Added mouse wheel and tilt commands {MWUP} {MWDN} {TILTL} {TILTR} to
simulated keystrokes.
Changed "delay" spinner on simulated keystrokes to accept up to 300,000ms (5
mins).
Added an option to always swap the 4th and 5th mouse buttons.
Added layer modifier keys (like global hotkeys except the layer is switched
only
while the key is held down.
Added ability to ignore mouse button messages when over the non-client area
of a
window, for example, the title bar (NOTE: this is experimental and not
enabled by
default; it may slow down responses a little when enabled).
Several miscellaneous bug fixes.

Version 1.49
Layer support (up to 5 configurations accessible via hotkeys/button combo's)
Change the GUI to support layers and moved the settings to a separate dialog.
Added optional global hotkey support for several XMBC operations.
Added de-bounce/throttling settings for tilt wheel, to try and control the
repeat messages of the tilt wheel.
Removed old disable XMBC "hotkey"/mouse action as its now configurable along
with the other hotkeys.
Added ability to open a selected folder, and open some default folders
(computer, documents,
network, control panel)
Added ability to scroll windows that do not respond to the usual windows
scroll messages,
currently configured manually in settings file. One day I will have a GUI to
do that!
Fixed some bugs causing the mouse hook creation to fail.
Fixed bug causing tray icon to sometimes not show.
Modified service launcher to retry if the launch fails.

Version 1.48.1
Fixed desktop icon saving (removed a hard coded test variable!) - DOH!

Version 1.48
General release. No functional changes from 1.47.8 other than the version
number.

Version 1.47.8 (Internal build)

Added a configuration page to the installer, allowing you to specify a custom
path to
store the settings file
Modified the code to better detect the active application (for example
Warcraft/WoW.exe)

Version 1.47.7 (Internal build)

Added sticky (toggle) simulated keystrokes
Version 1.47.6 (Internal build)
Changed layout of the simulated keystroke dialog.
Added ability to customise the delay between repeated simulated keystrokes.

Version 1.47.4 (Internal build)

Fixed some problems with icon save/restore & added more logging to this area
of the application.
Added a clear settings option to the installer finish page (not enabled by
default).

Version 1.47.2 (Internal build)

Added new Add application specific dialog which lists the running
applications to create a new profile for.

Version 1.47.1 (Internal build)

Fixed a bug with the mouse wheel over, causing it to break certain features
of Explorer (and the desktop)
such as resizing of icons using CTRL+Mouse wheel. Now, If the CTRL key is
down, the mouse wheel will
be sent to the active window.
Fixed a bug in simulated keystrokes where the modifier key was not released
after the preceding key (it
stays down even though the description in the simulated keystrokes editor
says that this is not the case.
Fixed a bug with simulated keystrokes 'during' which did not release the
mouse buttons
when using {LMB}, {RMB}, {MMB}
Added a registry setting (for al users in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE) to change the
default location of the settings file
NOTE: I will try and modify the setup to allow you to choose this location
during installation.
Added a global "hotkey" {Left Control + Left ALT + right mouse button double
click} to disable/enable.
Useful if you accidentally set your left button to something that makes it
impossible to use the mouse)!

Version 1.47
General release. No changes from 1.46.9 other than the version number.

Version 1.46.9: (Internal build)

Added new simulated keys: VOL+, VOL-, MUTE, PAUSE, EXT: (which allows you to
specify
any "virtual key" code you like!).
Fixed bug causing single simulated key presses to fail in FEAR2 (and other
games).
Please use the "During" option in Simulated Keystrokes.

Version 1.46.5: (Internal build)

Added option to make the mouse scroll wheel scroll the window under the mouse
cursor.
Changed the installation to use the Nullsoft Installer System.
This is much faster and means I can have a single (small) distribution for
both
x86 and x64 versions.
Undone the addition of the {CLEAR} keystroke tag which was not suitable as
modifier keys
only apply to the following key anyway.
Modified the simulated mouse button presses to fire a DOWN + UP message in
one go, i.e. a button click.
Added {WAITMS:n} simulated keystroke to add a delay in milliseconds instead
of seconds (with{WAIT:n})

Version 1.46:
Fixed a bug in 1.45 that broke application specific simulated keystrokes.

Version 1.45:
Fixed the Save/Restore desktop icons in Windows 7
Added a 'Disable' option on the context menu. This completely disables the
mouse hook when ticked.
Modified the text in the GUI slightly.
Modified Simulated keystrokes to allow the user to have more control over
when the keystrokes
are pressed and released
Added a {CLEAR} keystroke tag to reset any modifier keys (CTRL}, {ALT},
{SHIFT} etc.

Version 1.44:
Fixed a bug in the setup dialog causing the simulated keystrokes (and launch
application) for RIGHT-X
to use the settings from Scroll WheelDown instead of its own setting.
Fixed a bug with simulated keystrokes where a key sequence with multiple
characters (eg. 'hello' is not
sent correctly because the same "key down" is sent twice without a "key up"
in between.
Fixed bug causing /NoLog command line option to be ignored and setting in the
config file used always.

Version 1.43:
Fixed installation error on Windows 2000/XP/2003.
Added /NoLog command line and 'hidden' configuration option to disable all
logging.

Version 1.42:
Added ability to configure the wheel up/down action.
Fixed some actions like "Copy (CTRL+C)" that use keyboard shortcuts and
did not work when a non-English keyboard was installed.

Version 1.41:
Added ability to copy application specific settings to a new application.
Modified the logging to always create a log file with some useful information
in it.
Added automatic file size management of the log file so it never gets too
big.
Added "Enable DEBUG logging" option in the settings dialog (with warning).
Fixed a bug causing buttons to stop working when switching between
applications with custom button
actions like "double click" defined.
Modified the code to use XML configuration files instead of the registry.
Added new Portable mode. In this mode the configuration file (and log) is
stored alongside the
executable, ideal for running from a USB stick.
Portable mode is automatically enabled if the application is not in the
install location under \program files
It is also enabled if the /portable command line switch is specified.

Version 1.40:
Fixed some bugs that could cause crashes under certain circumstances.
 Fixed the "Wheel scrolls in pages instead of lines"
Added "hidden" registry option to enable configuration of the 6th mouse
button on an "Office Mouse".
NOTE: If you want to try this, PM me on the Highrez forums or email me
at Phil@Highrez.co.uk.
for details and instructions. This mode disables TILT support as
these mice do not have tilt wheels.

Version 1.39.3:
Fixed some more installer issues with the C++ runtime.

Version 1.39.2:
Fixed some installer issues with the C++ runtime.

Version 1.39.1: (Changes effect only Vista and later OS's)

Removed the task scheduler changes - they didn't work in many
situations.
Added the server launcher to start elevated if the used has the required
admin account.

Version 1.39:
Changed the GUI layout to allow changes to be made more easily in the future.
Modified the installer to add a scheduled task on Vista and later to run with
elevated privileges
Updated the source to use Visual Studio 2008 and its runtime.

Version 1.38:
Internal build to test wheel tilt options.

Version 1.37:
Fixed a bug with the auto-repeat of simulated keys where the auto-repeat
option never got applied.
Fixed a related bug in the new simulated key code which caused keys to get
"stuck" repeating the
keystroke.
Changed the default option on upgrade for invert mouse scrolling to FALSE.
Modified the settings dialog to prevent you adding a duplicate application
executable.

Version 1.36:
Fixed a bug introduced in 1.35 which broke some simulated keystrokes.
Changed the layout of the simulated keystrokes dialog.
Added auto repeat option for simulated keystrokes. When enable the
keystroke(s) are repeated while the mouse
button is held down.
Added auto-repeat for the Mouse Wheel Scroll Down/Mouse Wheel Scroll Up
options.
Added Invert mouse wheel scrolling option (that is configurable for specific
applications or globally).

Version 1.35:
Fixed a bug with send keystrokes not working for characters requiring a SHIFT
key to be down
Fixed broken LockWorkstation function (In Vista sending LWIN+L does not work
for some reason!)

Version 1.34:
Fixed bug that sometimes caused buttons to lock is Application Specific mode
is used.
 Added check boxes to the applications list allowing you to enable/disable
each custom application.

Version 1.33:
Added {WAIT:n} option in simulated key strokes (where N = number of seconds
to wait).
Added 'Left/Right/Middle Click-Drag [Sticky Button]' feature to allow the
first button
press to be treated as DOWN only and the second press to be treated as UP
only. Therefore,
press once to start drag and again to stop.

Version 1.32:
Internal code changes and tidy up.
No new features.

Version 1.31:
Added ability to swap 4th and 5th (X) buttons when running under a remote
desktop (or terminal service) session.
Added Show Sidebar *Vista & Later* action to show the Vista sidebar.
Added {SPACE} option to the simulated keystrokes, as requested by several
people on the forums.
Added About dialog.

Version 1.30:
Added fix for FooBar 2000 Media player which caused a weird problem where the
mouse buttons could stop working!

Version 1.29.1:
Fixed a few setup GUI bugs introduced in 1.29 due to new check boxes.

Version 1.29:
Added ability to bypass disabled or all buttons if scroll lock is turned on.
Added PRINT SCREEN and PRINT ACTIVE WINDOW actions and {PRTSCN} to the custom
key dialog.

Version 1.28:
Added Flip3D support and ALT-Tab support (Vista Only). Added ability to use
mouse buttons in "simulated keystroke" option using
{LMB} - Left mouse button
{RMB} - Right mouse button
{MMB} - Middle mouse button
{XMB1} - First X mouse button (4th button)
{XMB2} - Second X mouse button (5th button)

Version 1.27.2:
Special (32bit only) 6 button version for Typhoon Optical OfficeMouse.

Version 1.27.1:
Fixed the version number which, in V1.27 still said 1.26!!

Version 1.27:
Added support for simulating the numeric keypad keys using
{NUM<0..9>}, {NUM-}, {NUM+}, {NUM*}, {NUM/}, {NUM.}

NOTE: I have been unable so far to simulate the enter key but you can
try {NUME}
- it may work for you!
Version 1.26.1:
Special (32bit only) 6 button version for Typhoon Optical OfficeMouse.

Version 1.26:
Fixed incompatibility with third party shell's (i.e. geOShell).

Version 1.25:
Added the ability to always hide the tray icon.
Ensured only ONE instance can run at any time.
Added the following optional command line options to invoke the application:
/? - Help
/ShowIcon - Show the icon (does not change default setting
in setup screen)
/HideIcon - Hide the icon (does not change default setting
in setup screen)
/Setup - Show the setup screen
/SaveIcons - Save the desktop icons (same as context menu
option on tray icon)
/RestoreIcons - Save the desktop icons (same as context menu
option on tray icon)

Version 1.24:
Added Mouse Wheel Scroll Up/Down to simulate the user scrolling the mouse
wheel - when a button is pressed.

Version 1.23:
Improved text and description of the send keystroke configuration dialog.

Version 1.22:
Fixed crash when sending keystrokes - that's what happens after a re-
write and not enough testing :(

Version 1.21:
Re-written the hook DLL to make it smaller and faster and not use MFC :)
Fixed some bugs in the custom keystroke option (especially when switching
windows with custom {ALT}{TAB}
Reduced the installation size quite a bit.

Version 1.20:
Yes, I know its a jumping version numbers. This is primarily because I made
several changes to get v1.17 working,
and I have upgraded the dev environment to Visual Studio 2005, therefore
using new C++ and MFC runtime.

Version 1.17:
Fixed a bug causing the Application to close when configuring the "Close
(ALT-F4)" option!
Fixed a compatibility issue in the 32bit version which meant it didn't run on
Windows 2000.

Version 1.16:
Fixed a bug causing the Application specific check box to be under the frame
(since v1.14)
Fixed a bug which left the pop-up menu hanging around when it wasn't wanted!

Version 1.5:
Added - 32Bit version - because its provides more functionality than MS's
IntelliPoint 5.x software!
Fixed - Sending some extended keys didn't work if MS keyboard software is
installed.
Fixed - Occasional crash when pressing the left mouse button!

Version 1.4:
Fixed - Sending custom keystrokes to DirectX application (i.e. games)
didn't work
Fixed - All actions now work as expected
Fixed - Enabled customization of LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
Beware, this overrides any swap buttons stuff you may have
set.

Added - Extra Actions

Lock Workstation, Open Windows Explorer, Open RUN Command,
Restore Window,
Escape, Open Help, Open Search, Open Web Browser, Browser
Stop,
Browser Refresh, Browser Favourites

Version 1.3:
Fixed - Remember if application specific settings is selected and use it
properly.
Fixed - Proper recognition of active process to determine which action
should be taken.
Fixed - Crash when removing from list of specific applications.

Version 1.2:
Added - "Simulate Keystrokes" action to send specific keys to the active
application

Version 1.1:
Fixed - Removed requirements on Visual Studio 2005
Fixed - XP Style interface now working properly!

Version 1.0;
Initial release - Only compatible with x64 systems that have Visual Studio
2005 Beta 1 installed (oops!)